Last time we touched base with Soft Tsingos she had just completed her amazing Honda CB550 Cafe Racer with the help of her father. This time round the tables have turned and it's Sofi's Dad's turn to step into the spotlight. Built in true Cafe Racer style his Triton is an accumulation of all the best bits he could get his hands on, pieced together with one thing in mind...good times.

The Triton Cafe Racer was built around a 1966 Norton Featherbed frame which has been fit with a set of externally sprung, Road Holder forks. The wheels are a mix of Norton (up front) and Triumph (in the rear) hubs modified to fit a John Tickle Racing front brake assembly. The period correct gauges come from Smiths and the tank is a genuine hand made unit imported to the USA from the United Kingdom.

At the heart of the Triton is a special blend of Triumph engineering. A '61 Pre Unit 650cc engine was chosen as the base and was treated to meticulous internal fine tuning and balancing. With power and reliability in mind a 9 bolt cylinder head assembly from a T120 was bolted in place and the internals from a 1960 T140 5 speed gearbox slid inside. Spark is managed by a Lucas Competition Magneto and fuel delivery is managed by a spanking new pair of Amal carburettors.

"The bike was built with parts sourced from all over the world. I wanted the bike to be as close to a traditional period Cafe Racer as possible while doing just enough to make it dependable and ridable. I spent endless hours sourcing parts, rebuilding and polishing. Making everything work togetherwas challenging, but all worth it when I heard it run for the first time. It's easy to start and ride, with loads of smooth responsive power and a wonderful sound."

Unfortunately this story has a not so happy ending. Sofi's father, the owner of this beautiful Triton, has been battling with cancer for some time. It's a disease we all know about but don't often know how to help. Sofi however has decided to do something about it and has started the build of another Cafe Racer which she aims to raffle off to raise funds for researching a permanent cure for cancer. If you've ever considered donating to a worthy cause this is the perfect opportunity. To learn more about Sofi's project and to make a donation visit her website GT Moto - Cafe for a cause.

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ABOUT ROCR

Since 2006 I've been covering the global Cafe Racer and custom motorcycle scene. What started as a personal project and custom motorcycle build has today become one of the world's top motorcycle blogs reaching a massive global audience.

I'm a motorcycle rider, builder and journalist living in Melbourne, Australia. I aim to inspire people to start their own builds or to simply feed their passion for everything two wheels.

When it comes to featured builds I stick to my cafe racer theme featuring motorcycles that honour the cafe racer design or modification ethos. I also post regularly about the latest riding gear, events, new motorcycle releases and the occasional movie. If you've got something you'd like to share you can reach me here.